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• Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon eloped in the Bahamas on May 1, 2008 after a short engagement. After several rumors of pregnancy, the couple confirmed that they are looking forward to planning a family together.E! Online: Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon's Baby-Making Plans (January 16, 2009)

• Fast Facts:

  1. Ring is said to have cost $2.5 million
  2. Carey formerly married to Tommy Mottola
  3. Cannon formerly engaged to Selita Ebanks

• Secret Ceremony

  The couple was reportedly married in a small ceremony at Carey's home in the Bahamas. Family and friends attended the small ceremony.

• The Engagement

  On May 1, 2008, a source close to singer Mariah Carey confirmed to Access Hollywood that Carey is engaged to Nick Cannon. Rumors became more persistent after Carey was seen wearing a ring on her wedding finger at the Tribeca Film Festival. Carey posed for photos wearing the ring. Gossipers noted that Carey's engagement ring is strikingly similar to the one Cannon gave his last fiancée, Selita Ebanks.

  They began dating after they worked together on a Carey music video. Both stars were at the New York festival to promote their new movies. When an MTV reporter asked Cannon about the status of his relationship with Carey the actor was evasive. He said, "Rumors happen. They do." Carey has previously been romantically linked to Mark Sudack, a member of her management team.

• Quotes

  • "We’re definitely into planning a family and stuff but when everything calms down and we get the time. We’re just running and gunning now and enjoying being newlyweds."—Nick CannonE! Online: Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon's Baby-Making Plans (January 16, 2009)

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